Even on the best managed projects, disputes arise between the parties to the contract.

Trett Consulting offers worldwide support in dispute management and resolution as well as assisting clients in the assessment of risk and avoidance of disputes. We work closely with legal practices involved in construction and engineering litigation.

Construction and engineering disputes are usually concerned with time and / or cost overruns and may involve the owner / developer, the contractor, sub-contractor and suppliers, depending on the
contractual matrix.

Trett Consulting can assist a party finding itself in a dispute situation, be it under formal legal proceedings or alternative dispute resolution. This support covers analysis of commercial, schedule / planning, project management and technical issues.

Our services include:

Claims
• Preparation, defence or negotiation of claims for extension of time, loss and / or expense, or general damages.

Expert Services
• Acting as Expert Witness – quantum, programme / schedule (cause and effect studies).

Arbitration / Litigation
• Acting as Expert Witness, providing expert reports and testimony
• Acting as Advisor in arbitration, drafting claim / response documents

Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Strategic advice in avoidance of disputes
• Dispute Resolution Boards
• Mediation
• Conciliation
• Expert determination

Adjudication
We also offer a full capability in Adjudication support services:
• Management of the Adjudication
• Preparation of Referral or Response
• Acting as Expert Witness
• Acting as Party Representative
• Advice on jurisdictional challenges
• Acting as Adjudicator